Merlin 2008
“Magic is his destiny.”
What is Merlin?
Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure drama television programme that premiered on BBC One. The series is loosely based on the Arthurian legends and follows the unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 2008
- Last aired
- Dec 24, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure drama television programme that premiered on BBC One. The series is loosely based on the Arthurian legends and follows the unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot. The programme was created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy for the BBC. It stars Colin Morgan as Merlin and Bradley James as King Arthur Pendragon. The series consists of multiple episodes per series and was broadcast for five series. Merlin is also known as The Adventures of Merlin and features a medieval kingdom where magic is punishable by death. The show explores the relationship between Merlin and Prince Arthur as they navigate their roles in Camelot.
Should you watch it?
“A young warlock hides his magical gifts while serving the future king of a dangerous kingdom.”
- engaging character dynamics
- mythological setting
- high stakes danger
- period-specific constraints
Watch it if you enjoy reimagined legends featuring the origins of iconic characters.
The series depicts a world where the practice of magic is punishable by death.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Dragon's Call Mytharc Sep 20, 2008
- E2 Valiant Core Sep 27, 2008
- E3 The Mark of Nimueh Core Oct 4, 2008
- E4 The Poisoned Chalice Core Oct 11, 2008
- E5 Lancelot Core Oct 18, 2008
- E6 A Remedy to Cure All Ills Core Oct 25, 2008
- E7 The Gates of Avalon Core Nov 1, 2008
- E8 The Beginning of the End Core Nov 8, 2008
- E9 Excalibur Core Nov 15, 2008
- E10 The Moment of Truth Core Nov 22, 2008
- E11 The Labyrinth of Gedref Core Nov 29, 2008
- E12 To Kill the King Mytharc Dec 6, 2008
- E13 Le Morte d'Arthur Mytharc Dec 13, 2008
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Curse of Cornelius Sigan Mytharc Sep 19, 2009
- E2 The Once and Future Queen Core Sep 26, 2009
- E3 The Nightmare Begins Core Oct 3, 2009
- E4 Lancelot and Guinevere Core Oct 10, 2009
- E5 Beauty and the Beast (1) Mytharc Oct 24, 2009
- E6 Beauty and the Beast (2) Core Oct 31, 2009
- E7 The Witchfinder Core Nov 7, 2009
- E8 The Sins of the Father Core Nov 14, 2009
- E9 The Lady of the Lake Core Nov 21, 2009
- E10 Sweet Dreams Core Nov 28, 2009
- E11 The Witch's Quickening Core Dec 5, 2009
- E12 The Fires of Idirsholas (1) Mytharc Dec 12, 2009
- E13 The Last Dragonlord (2) Mytharc Dec 19, 2009
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Tears of Uther Pendragon (1) Mytharc Sep 11, 2010
- E2 The Tears of Uther Pendragon (2) Core Sep 18, 2010
- E3 Goblin's Gold Core Sep 25, 2010
- E4 Gwaine Core Oct 2, 2010
- E5 The Crystal Cave Mytharc Oct 9, 2010
- E6 The Changeling Core Oct 16, 2010
- E7 The Castle of Fyrien Core Oct 23, 2010
- E8 The Eye of the Phoenix Core Oct 30, 2010
- E9 Love in the Time of Dragons Core Nov 6, 2010
- E10 Queen of Hearts Core Nov 13, 2010
- E11 The Sorcerer's Shadow Core Nov 20, 2010
- E12 The Coming of Arthur (1) Mytharc Nov 27, 2010
- E13 The Coming of Arthur (2) Mytharc Dec 4, 2010
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Darkest Hour (1) Mytharc Oct 1, 2011
- E2 The Darkest Hour (2) Core Oct 8, 2011
- E3 The Wicked Day Core Oct 15, 2011
- E4 Aithusa Core Oct 22, 2011
- E5 His Father's Son Core Oct 29, 2011
- E6 A Servant of Two Masters Core Nov 5, 2011
- E7 The Secret Sharer Mytharc Nov 12, 2011
- E8 Lamia Core Nov 19, 2011
- E9 Lancelot du Lac Mytharc Nov 26, 2011
- E10 A Herald of the New Age Core Dec 3, 2011
- E11 The Hunter's Heart Core Dec 10, 2011
- E12 The Sword in the Stone (1) Mytharc Dec 17, 2011
- E13 The Sword in the Stone (2) Mytharc Dec 24, 2011
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Arthur's Bane (1) Mytharc Oct 6, 2012
- E2 Arthur's Bane (2) Core Oct 13, 2012
- E3 The Death Song of Uther Pendragon Core Oct 20, 2012
- E4 Another's Sorrow Core Oct 27, 2012
- E5 The Disir Mytharc Nov 3, 2012
- E6 The Dark Tower Core Nov 10, 2012
- E7 A Lesson in Vengeance Core Nov 17, 2012
- E8 The Hollow Queen Core Nov 24, 2012
- E9 With All My Heart Core Dec 1, 2012
- E10 The Kindness of Strangers Core Dec 8, 2012
- E11 The Drawing of the Dark Mytharc Dec 15, 2012
- E12 The Diamond of the Day (1) Mytharc Dec 22, 2012
- E13 The Diamond of the Day (2) Mytharc Dec 24, 2012
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a young warlock named Merlin.
What is Merlin's role in Camelot?
Merlin serves as a manservant to Prince Arthur.
Is magic allowed in the kingdom?
No, magic is punishable by death in the kingdom of Camelot.
Who are Merlin's parents?
Merlin is the son of Hunith and Balinor.
What is another name for Merlin?
Merlin is also referred to as Emrys.